JACK LONDON SQUARE

If you want to taste the best BBQ the Bay Area has to offer, pack up the family and head down to Jack London Square for the first annual East Bay BBQ competition on the Fourth of July.

East Bay Competes for Best BBQ  
Published: July, 2007 

Pacific Gas and Electric is sponsoring this unique event where up to 10 Bay Area restaurants will compete to win the title of the Best East Bay BBQ Restaurant and win a $2,500 cash prize.

Visitors will be able to purchase BBQ from the contestants and watch who wins the coveted title at 3 PM. Celebrity judges will be on hand to taste, savor and score the best BBQ in three categories: taste, presentation and creativity. PG&E is proud to partner with the Bay Area’s BBQ restaurants and to have the opportunity to crown the title of Best BBQ of the East Bay to the winning restaurant. Of course, I’m also glad I’m a judge! said Tom Guarino of PG&E.

In addition to authentic BBQ, visitors will enjoy all day music and entertainment featuring jazz, blues and contemporary R&B from classics to the Beatles. Free children’s games with prizes, free jump houses, arts and crafts artisans and BBQ specials from Jack London Square restaurants will also take place. 102.9 KBLX will be on site with games and giveaways for kids of all ages.

Note that fireworks will not be held at Jack London Square this year due to construction as they expand their facilities and services.